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Padstow Distilling appoints UK distributor

Padstow Distilling has appointed Thorman Hunt as its sole UK distributor – a move that will see its range distributed nationwide. The partnership with Thorman Hunt will boost the distillery’s range around the UK. Padstow Distilling founder David McWilliam explained: “We’ve always had our website for micro-orders but now we’re expanding and there’s truly no…

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Balcones Distilling toasts solar eclipse single malt launch

Balcones Distilling has announced the launch of its latest whisky creation: Balcones Mirador Eclipse American Single Malt. Inspired by the extraordinary phenomenon of a solar eclipse, this limited edition release is “a testament to the artistic whisky-making approach of Balcones and unwavering commitment to innovation and craftsmanship”. According to the company, the journey to Mirador…

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The Lakes Distillery to be acquired

Nyetimber, the Sussex and Hampshire-based wine producer is set to acquire The Lakes Distillery. Nyetimber said The Lakes is “the leading English distiller of premium quality Single Malt Whisky” and other premium spirits, differentiated by its characteristic Sherry-led house style, wood forward approach and depth of flavour. The acquisition values The Lakes’ existing issued and…

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Yorkshire malt whisky distillery release special bottlings

Distillers at Yorkshire’s first single malt whisky distillery have revealed details of their first Special Release of 2024. Hunmanby-based Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery’s latest limited edition bottling is Filey Bay Porter Cask Special Release, 50% abv, a fruity and complex whisky with flavours of orange chocolate, roasted malt, baked apples and candied fruits.  The ex-PX Sherry and ex-Bourbon…

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Tequila thriving in Canada’s on premise

New research from CGA by NIQ has revealed that tequila is enjoying near-double-digit sales growth in Canada’s On Premise, powered by young adult drinkers and its popularity in cocktails. CGA’s exclusive On Premise Measurement (OPM) solution shows tequila sales by value have soared by 9.8% in the last 12 months, while volumes have grown 2.7%—slightly ahead of the US, where…

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Kate Nicholls elected as Institute of Licensing national chair

Kate Nicholls OBE has been elected as Institute of Licensing national chair and will take over from previous Chair Daniel Davies who has served as National Chair since January 2015. Daniel Davies will step down after a record nine years as IoL Chair, during which time he has overseen significant development within the organisation, representing the…

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Isle of Harris Distillery launches four new batches of The Hearach

The Isle of Harris Distillery has released four new batches of The Hearach single malt Scotch whisky, following the inaugural release in September 2023 which sold out online in just four-and-a-half hours. Bottled at 46% ABV, without any artificial colouring or chill-filtration, The Hearach is matured in first-fill bourbon, as well as oloroso and fino…

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Torabhaig reveals latest chapter in its Legacy Series, Cnoc Na Mòine

Torabhaig, the Isle of Skye Single Malt Distillery, has unveiled Cnoc Na Mòine, a new limited edition third chapter in its Legacy Series that charts the journey to a ten-year-old expression. Meaning “hill of peat” in Gaelic, Cnoc Na Mòine is described as “an elegantly peated single malt shaped by the Isle of Skye and…

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Ellers Farm Distillery announces easyJet exclusive

Ellers Farm Distillery has announced a new flavour for its Y-Gin brand, developed exclusively for easyJet. The B Corp certified Yorkshire-based distillery will see a new Orange flavour of its popular Y-Gin take flight aboard easyJet flights from 20th March, as the airline continues to reinforce its sustainability approach both operationally and in the cabin. The Y-Gin Orange…

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Orkney-based distillery on course for expansion

Deerness Distillery has secured £246,000 from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) for an expansion that will see a move into whisky production. Construction is underway at the distillery, which was founded by husband-and-wife team Stuart and Adelle Brown. Located in Deerness, on a peninsula in the east end of the mainland, Deerness Distillery was set…

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